"Suppressing the word 'genocide' would set an extremely dangerous precedent. The DA is trying to keep any indication of what is happening in Gaza, what is happening in Palestine, out of this case."
"A like can mean many things, while maintaining that social media activity may be admitted into evidence later in the trial if relevant."
Seven activists face felony charges for blocking the Golden Gate Bridge during a pro-Palestine protest in 2024. Judge Teresa Caffese ruled that the word 'genocide' can be used during trial, rejecting District Attorney Brooke Jenkins' attempt to exclude it. The judge also permitted keffiyeh scarves in the courtroom and ruled that social media likes cannot be admitted as evidence. These rulings represent victories for the defendants, who face up to 14-15 years in prison on conspiracy and misdemeanor charges. A similar case involving Stanford University pro-Palestine protesters received comparable judicial rulings allowing the word genocide.
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